Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Ghee: The Better Butter

Ghee:
The Better Butter

Back then I used to put ghee in almost
everything whether its veggies, rice, lentils, chapattis and my
most favorite Rajasthani cuisine Dal baati . Oh I loved it so much!
It has been a staple in my diet. The aroma and caramelized flavor of
ghee is unforgettable.

However when it comes to weight
watching and slimming down during my marriage, I choose not to consume
ghee and tried other plant based oils which were considered
healthier. I followed the crowd and believed ghee to be unhealthy.

To my surprise 2 years back I learned
the many benefits of Ghee and switched back to the love of my life.
Since then ghee has a special place in my kitchen as well as in my
heart.

Yogis, Ayurvedic Practitioners,
Nutritionist and Experts consider Ghee as a super food because of the
many benefits this gold liquid offers. It is a rejuvenating and
longevity promoting food.

So here are my top 10 reasons why I
love ghee so much:

Excellent
Cooking oil: Ghee has a high smoke point of 400o – 500
o F (204 o – 260 o C) making it ideal
for cooking at high temperatures. Its perfect when you want to saute
the seasonal veggies. It is ideal for all cooking needs.

Ghee
is rich in oil soluble vitamins D, E, K. It also enhances the
absorption of fat soluble vitamins and minerals from other foods
strengthening the immune system.

Ghee
stimulates secretion of gastric acids which aids in digestion.

Ghee
is rich in Butyric Acid a short chain of fatty acids that is said to
have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.

It
can be applied topically for cure of burns and blisters. In Ayurveda
it has been used as a base for ointments for treating burns,
blisters and skin rashes.

It
is rich in flavor, nutrition and considered therapeutic for its
medicinal values. Also it acts as a catalytic agent that carries the
medicinal properties of herbs to the tissues.

Shelf
stable. It won’t turn rancid at room temperature for up to one year
without refrigeration. It should be ideally stored in a glass jar
with a tight fitting lid.

In
Ayurveda ghee is considered Sattvic meaning pure as it contains no
artificial color ,flavor or preservative.

Ghee
is suitable for lactose intolerant people as the milk solids and
lactose is removed in the process of clarifying the butter.

Ghee
nourishes mind and body. It improves memory and makes the body
flexible by by lubricating the connective tissues. It is
specifically beneficial for hair, skin and eyes.

Still not sure then consider this :

At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India
in addition to other perks and rewards the gold medalists were
awarded 222 pounds of ghee each. Yes that’s true! While 112 pounds
of ghee to each silver medalist.

CAUTION: Persons who have high
cholesterol or who suffer from obesity should be very sparing in
using ghee, or not use at all.Sources:

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